Peanut M&Ms

Peanut M&Ms • this painting is sold

M&M's are small, sugar-coated, milk chocolate candy pieces popular in many countries around the world. They are produced by Mars Incorporated.

The candies were originally made in six colors: red, orange, yellow, green, brown, and violet. (Peanut candies were made in the same colors, except violet.) In 1949, Violet was taken out of the mix and was replaced by tan. Red was eliminated in 1976 but reintroduced in 1987. In 1995, tan was replaced by blue.

The most popular (and the most common) M&M's are milk chocolate and peanut (with a layer of chocolate between the peanut and the candy shell).

M&M's, one of the most popular candies in the United States, were originally an import from England called Smarties. Forrest Mars Sr. saw soldiers during the Spanish Civil War eating chocolate pellets that were coated in sugar to prevent chocolate from sticking to their fingers. After the rights were purchased by Americans Forrest Mars Sr. and R. Bruce Murrie in 1939, they had to reintroduce them to the domestic market with a different name because there was already a candy product sold in the U.S. under the name Smarties. To identify their new brand, they combined the first initials of their last names: M & M. M&M's were first sold in the United States in 1941. By World War II, American soldiers were given the candy by the United States Army because they were a convenient snack that traveled well in any climate; soon after this it was marketed to the public. M&M's soon became a hit because, in those times when air conditioning was not usually found in stores, homes, or the automobile, melting chocolate candy bars were a problem; but with M&M's, the candy's coating kept the chocolate from getting messy.

In 1954, Peanut Chocolate Candies were introduced, while the M&M's brand characters and the famous slogan "The milk chocolate melts in your mouth, not in your hand" were both trademarked.

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Ante Up!

Ante Up!

The history of poker is a matter of some debate. The name of the game likely descended from the French poque, which descended from the German pochen ('to knock'). Yet it is not clear whether the origins of poker itself lie with the games bearing those names. It closely resembles the Persian game of as nas, and may have been taught to French settlers in New Orleans by Persian sailors. It is commonly regarded as sharing ancestry with the Renaissance game of primero and the French brelan. The English game brag (earlier bragg) clearly descended from brelan and incorporated bluffing (though the concept was known in other games by that time). It is quite possible that all of these earlier games influenced the development of poker as it exists now.

English actor Joseph Crowell reported that the game was played in New Orleans in 1829 , with a deck of 20 cards, four players betting on which player's hand was the most valuable. Jonathan H. Green's book, An Exposure of the Arts and Miseries of Gambling (G. B. Zieber, Philadelphia, 1843), described the spread of the game from there to the rest of the country by Mississipi riverboats, on which gambling was a common pastime. As it spread up the Mississippi and West during the gold rush, it is thought to have become a part of the frontier, pioneering ethos.

Soon after this spread, the full 52-card English deck was used, and the flush was introduced. During the American Civil War, many additions were made, including draw poker, stud poker (the five-card variant), and the straight. Further American developments followed, such as the wild card (around 1875), lowball and split-pot poker (around 1900), and community card poker games (around 1925). The spread of the game to other countries, particularly in Asia, is often attributed to the U.S. military.

The game and jargon of poker have become important parts of American culture and English culture. Such phrases and clichés as ace in the hole, ace up one's sleeve, beats me, blue chip, call one's bluff, cash in, high roller, pass the buck, poker face, stack up, up the ante, when the chips are down, wild card, and others are used in everyday conversation, even by those unaware of their origins at the poker table.

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Reese's

Reese's • this painting is sold

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are peanut butter-filled chocolate cups and are the number one selling candy bar in the United States. They were created ca. 1928 by H. B. Reese, a former dairy farmer and shipping foreman for Milton S. Hershey. The H. B. Reese Candy Co., established in the basement of Reese's house in Hershey, Pennsylvania, went on to merge with The Hershey Company in 1963 due to the popularity of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, (now produced by THe Hershey Company, Reese's division), are the most popular and most widely recognized brand of peanut butter cups in the world. In the United States, they come in one-, two-, three-, four-, and six-packs in distinctive orange packaging.

They are well-known for their ad campaign stating, "There's no wrong way to eat a Reese's," accompanied by some creative way of consuming it. In the 1970s television commercials, the usual scenario involves one person eating chocolate colliding with another person eating out of a peanut butter jar with the famous lines:

You got chocolate in my peanut butter!

You got peanut butter on my chocolate!

The slogan for this advertising campaign was: "Two great tastes that taste great together."

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OLD BAY Seasoning

OLD BAY Seasoning • this painting is sold

Old Bay Seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices that is currently marketed in the United States by McCormick & Company, and produced in Maryland. It is named for the Chesapeake Bay area where it was developed by German immigrant Gustav Brunn in the 1940s. The seasoning mix includes celery salt, bay leaf, mustard seed, both black and red pepper, cinnamon and ginger. It is traditionally used in Mid-Atlantic States and the northern Gulf Coast to season crab and shrimp. It is popular in Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay region.

In addition to flavoring seafood, the seasoning is often used as a topping on popcorn, salads, eggs, french fries and potato chips. Potato chip manufacturer Herr's produces a variety of chips spiced with the seasoning, and Utz distributes a "crab chip" variety with an Old Bay analogue spice. Early in its history, the Subway sandwich shop used to use Old Bay when mixing their tuna sub.

McCormick has a number of other products under the Old Bay banner, including seasoning packets for crab cakes, salmon patties and tuna, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and seafood batter mix. They also make other seasoning blends that mix Old Bay seasoning with garlic, lemon, herbs and blackened seasonings.

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Silver, Gold, Red

Silver, Gold, Red • this painting is sold

I met the nicest couple at Christkindlmarkt - Katie and Jason. They recently married and are celebrating their first Christmas together as a married couple. Very nice indeed. Also, they are starting an art collection. I am so happy that two of my 'Painting Each Day' paintings will have a good home in their home.

Thank you again Katie and Jason -- and a Merry Christmas to you -

Strawberry Candies

Strawberry Candies

Yesterday, 'Black Friday', I painted all day at Christkindlmarkt. I'm not really into the 'shopping' aspect of the Christmas holiday ... I prefer the getting together, dinner and wine with family and friends...maybe playing a good game or watching a movie together. My sister, Karen, now she's a GREAT shopper. If she could do it professionally, she would. And, she'd be great at it. Yesterday she was waiting for her favorite store to open ... it opened at 5:00 a.m. - she was waiting by their door at 4:30 a.m.

Karen also likes to be the first one to enter a store at their 'Grand Openings'. I ask her WHY does she wait hours before just to be the first one to enter the store..... 'for the Glory', she proudly enlightens me.

Tonight there is an opening reception at the newly relocated 'Wired Gallery' in beautiful historic Bethlehem. Among the many paintings exhibited, there will be thirty of my 'Painting Each Day' paintings. Wine and cheese will be served to the art enthusiasts and the holiday shoppers. It all begins at 7:00 p.m.

Karen will be there waiting by the door at 6:00 p.m.

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Ring Around the Roses

Ring Around the Roses

This painting is on exhibition in the Banana Factory's Binney and Smith Gallery. It is part of the Banana Factory Artists' Annual show. Although it is not part of the 'Painting Each Day' project, I did paint it in one day. It is an acrylic painting on stretched canvas and measures 36" x 36".

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this painting - and all of the paintings in the 'pink' series - will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. You can see more paintings from the 'pink' series by visiting:

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White Castle 2

White Castle 2 • this painting is sold

White Castle was an early example of successful fast food marketing. "White" was chosen for its connotations of purity, while the "Castle" element was selected as it suggested stability and permanence.

White Castle's innovative approach to preparing and presenting its hamburgers created a loyal following that, over time, developed slang used today by patrons and restaurant staff to communicate an order or otherwise discuss White Castle products. For example, a customer ordering a "sack of six with both", will receive six burgers with both ketchup and mustard (this is also a reference to White Castle's habit of keeping three bottles of condiments at hand for the burgers: ketchup, mustard, and a combination of the two—or "both"). (It should be noted this does not apply everywhere because restaurants in many regions only serve the burgers plain, allowing customers to add condiments.) An individual who consumes 6 or more "slyders" in one sitting earns the distinction "slyder pilot." Its burgers are also sold in frozen boxes in grocery stores nationwide.

White Castle's marketing campaign capitalizes on the unique qualities of its product. "The Crave" is depicted in radio and television spots as a sort of addiction to White Castle burgers. An individual afflicted by "The Crave" can only be satisfied by slyders. While "The Crave" marketing strategy is presented in a light hearted, tongue-in-cheek fashion, many loyal patrons of the restaurant contend they do become afflicted by "The Crave" from time to time. It is argued that the size, construction and cooking method of White Castle burgers is unique among fast food products. Therefore, it is conceivable that "The Crave", in fact, is a specific yearning for the attributes possessed only by slyders.

Every year for Valentine's Day, White Castle offers to reserve a candlelit table for two complete with a server. Now that would appeal to me since my birthday is Valentine's Day.

In 2003, White Castle unveiled a new logo and has been promoting the slogan "What You Crave" since 1994.

Show 'em you love Slyders! .... Buy 'em by the sack!

www.whitecastle.com

Thanks Deb for the Slyders .... they were delicious!

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White Castle 1

White Castle 1 • this painting is sold

White Castle is the oldest American hamburger fast food restaurant chain. It is known for square burgers, commonly referred to as "slyders", which were priced at 5 cents until the 1940s, and remained at ten cents for years thereafter while growing smaller. For several years, when the original burgers sold for 5 cents, White Castle periodically ran promotional ads in local newspapers which contained coupons offering 5 burgers for 10 cents, takeout only. The typical White Castle restaurant architecture features a white exterior with a crenelated tower at one corner to resemble a medieval castle. The Chicago Water Tower, which stands on Michigan Avenue, is said to be the model for the classic building.

Show 'em you love Slyders! .... Buy 'em by the sack!

www.whitecastle.com

Thanks Deb for the Slyders .... they were delicious! (stay tuned for tomorrow's painting: 'White Castle 2'.

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Dominoes

Dominoes

Domino games have been played by kings and presidents. The oldest known domino set was found in Tutankhamen's tomb, among the ruins of Thebes. Tutankhamen was king of ancient Egypt in the 18th dynasty, 1355 BC. The set is now in King Tutankhamen's Museum, Cairo, Egypt. According to historians, a Chinese set, with 32 pieces, existed in the year 1120 AD. President Lyndon B. Johnson was a devotee of dominoes and played with friends in Texas.
Many different domino sets have been used for centuries in various parts of world to play a variety of domino games. Dominoes are played by grown-ups and young people throughout the world.

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Blue and Green

Blue and Green • this painting is sold

"I'Yo Ho! my boys," said Fezziwig. "No more work to-night! Christmas Eve, Dick! Christmas, Ebenezer! Let's have the shutters up!" cried old Fezziwig with a sharp clap of his hands, "before a man can say Jack Robinson. . . ."

An excerpt from 'Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse' - by Charles Dickens

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DOTS

DOTS • this painting is sold

In 1972, Tootsie Roll Industries acquired the Mason Division of Candy Corporation of America. The acquisition added two famous "theater candies" to the Tootsie Roll candy family: Mason Crows and Mason DOTS.

Today, delicious DOTS are one of the best known brands of gumdrops in America. DOTS come in three varieties, Tropical, Wild Berry and Original. Toostie Roll Industries produces more than 16 million Dots a day in their Chicago Plant.

Based on the popularity of Original DOTS, mouth-watering Wild Berry DOTS were introduced in 2000. Wild Berry DOTS are sweet, chewy gumdrops coated with tart, tangy flavor crystals that pack a sour punch.

Like a cool summer sea breeze, Tropical DOTS offer a refreshing variety of exotic flavors. In 2003, Tropical DOTS began sporting a new "ocean horizon" package and new, improved fresh flavors including island nectar, wild mango, grapefruit cooler, carambola melon, and paradise punch.

'DOTS' are Judge Judy's favorite candy.

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Onion and Peppers

Onion and Peppers • this painting is sold

I usually get up early in the morning, have my coffee with cream, and update my two websites. Then, after a full day of painting in my art studio at the Banana Factory, I love to come home and cook. I always have peppers and onions on hand and grill them on my stove top iron skillet-grill. Toss a nice piece of cajun catfish or seasoned chicken breast on the grill, pour a glass of wine, have great music playing, and I'm ready to sit back and enjoy.

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Hot Red Chili Peppers

Hot Red Chili Peppers • this painting is sold

There is not much in the way of subtlety when considering the influence of chili on the flavor of food; it is out-and-out hot. Eyes stream, noses run and tongues burn with the physical sensation of pain... yet the diners keep coming back for more! Chili can justifiably be claimed to have an addictive influence; some scientists say that it is due to the release of opiate-like endorphins by the brain to counteract the pain caused by capsaicin (the chemical that gives chili its heat) that triggers the culinary equivalent of a high-speed joyride in the brain, without the dangers.

And they aren't without a good share of health benefits either: a typical chili pepper packs more vitamin C than a whole orange. They are also low in sodium, and rich in potassium, vitamin A and fiber. They contain compounds that many are believed to fight against heart disease, cancer and cataracts. So, the next time you eat out at your favorite Indian restaurant, spare a thought to the humble yet remarkable chili pepper as you enjoy (and weep through) your extra-hot curry!

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Rose

Rose • this painting is sold

Roses

A sea of broom was on the brae,
A heaven of speedwell lit the way;
But ever as I passed along
Of roses only was my song -
Roses, roses, roses!

They spread their petals, pink and white
Full stretch to feast upon the light;
They pushed each other on the spray
Like children mad with holiday -
Roses, roses, roses!

But as when summer noon is high
A fearful cloud bedims the sky,
A sudden memory of pain
Arises from the bright refrain -
Roses, roses, roses!

I watch a figure to and fro
'Mong summer roses long ago,
Herself a rose as blythe as they -
Alas! how soon they pass away -
Roses, roses, roses!

Walter Wingate - Scottish

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Christmas Balls

Christmas Balls • this painting is sold

While Christmas as a religious and holiday observance has existed for nearly 2000 years, glass reflector ornaments are relatively recent, making their first commercial appearance in the 1840's.

They were first made in a German village named Lauscha, about 60 miles north of Nuernberg, in the province of Thueringen. It was a cottage industry craft then. The ornaments were blown and silvered in a workshop attached to a home. Generally the glass was blown by men and the silvering handled by women. All members of the family, including children, helped paint and finish them.

These early glass balls were blown "free hand", without a mold. However, artisans soon began to use molds to increase their production. The pine cone was one of the first designs. It was followed gradually by the hundreds of different designs we are familiar with today. By the 1880's buyers from American stores were coming to the area to purchase glass ornaments. One of the earliest was F.W. Woolworth.

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Apricot Preserves

Apricot Preserves

A recipe for 'Lazy Apricot Preserves' cooked in the crockpot.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound dried apricots
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 3 1/2 cups water

PREPARATION:

Process apricots in a food processor until very finely chopped. Transfer to a 3 1/2 quart crock pot or slow cooker. Stir in sugar and water.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 hours, stirring twice.

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Crayola Crayons

Crayola Crayons

Crayola brand crayons were the first kids crayons ever made, invented by cousins, Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith. The brand's first box of eight Crayola crayons made its debut in 1903. The crayons were sold for a nickel and the colors were black, brown, blue, red, purple, orange, yellow and green. The word Crayola was created by Alice Stead Binney (wife of Edwin Binney) who took the French words for chalk (craie) and oily (oleaginous) and combined them.

Today, there are over one hundred different types of crayons being made by Crayola including crayons that: sparkle with glitter, glow in the dark, smell like flowers, change colors, and wash off walls and other surfaces and materials.

In 1900, the company purchased a stone mill in Easton, PA. For more information about Crayola, please visit:

www.crayola.com

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Holly Branch

Holly Branch • this painting is sold

My friend Deb Healing cares for the bushes and flowers on the grounds of Banana Factory (where my studio is located). She is creative and fun and a great asset to the gift shop. She is also thoughtful and has given this lovely Holly Branch to me so that I could paint it for my 'Painting Each Day' project.

Thanks Deb!

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Nutcracker

Nutcracker • this painting is sold

Nutcrackers in the form of wooden carvings of a soldier, knight, king or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. These nutcrackers portray a person with a large mouth which the operator opens by lifting a lever in the back of the figurine. Originally one could insert a nut in the big-toothed mouth, press down and thereby crack the nut. Modern nutcrackers in this style serve mostly for decoration, mainly at Christmastime.

The carving of nutcrackers — as well as of religious figures and of cribs—developed as a cottage industry in forested rural areas of Germany. The most famous nutcracker carvings come from Sonneberg in Thuringia (also a center of dollmaking) and from the Ore Mountains. Wood-carving usually provided the only income for the people living there. Today the travel industry supplements their income by bringing visitors to the remote areas.

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Christmas Lightbulb Earrings

Christmas Lightbulb Earrings • this painting is sold

I was looking around my studio for something interesting to paint and I came across these whimsical 'Lightbulb' earrings which I had found at an event called 'Christkindlmarkt'.

My studio is located in the beautiful town of Bethlehem, PA. Bethlehem was founded by Moravian settlers, and In 1741 the Moravians' patron, Count Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf of Saxony, Germany, visited the new settlement. In their two-room log home that housed both man and beast, the Count christened the community "Bethlehem" and now it is known world wide as 'Christmas City' in the United States.

Bethlehem is the home of several wonderful festivals. Among them are 'Musikfest', 'Celtic Classic' and 'Christkindlmarkt'. Christkindlmarkt, nestled within two large heated tents, opens its doors on November 24th and features artists and artisans, German and Austrian delicacies, musicians and chorus, lighted Christmas trees and even ol' St. Nicholas himself.

And .... I'll be there, too ... with my prints and my 'Paintings Each Day' ... so, be welcome to visit our beautiful Bethlehem ...
... and experience the enchantment of Christkindlmarkt.

www.christkindlmarkt.org

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Altoids

Altoids

I will try to relate this story as true as I can remember it as told to me by my brother's girlfriend. Now, my brother will stress that his girlfriend and I may sometimes have a way of embellishing or exaggerating a tale. We deny it ... but with that said:

My brother and his girlfriend (who shall remain nameless to protect the innocent) have traveled to many places. However, one of their favorite places to visit is London, England.... and they have been there several times. They love the formality and the frivolity. They love the history, the castle, the little shops, the pubs and the people.

On this particular occasion, they wanted to tour the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Certainly and understandably there needs to be a modicum of security when hundreds of people are entering and exiting Parliament each day. However, if you have ever met my brother and his girlfriend you would readily agree that they are the most respectful, least threatening and purely honest pair of tourists you'd ever cross paths with. They would probably declare a stick of gum.

When it was my brother's turn to walk through the metal detectors at the House of Commons, metal was detected. The bells and whistles sounded, panic ensued, and all eyes turned to see the perpetrator... The Bobby rushed over, checked for his billy club, peered into my brother's eyes and demanded:

What is that? WHAT IS THAT?? (pointing repeatedly to my brother's front pocket) ....

quietly and with the meekness of a mouse .... my brother uttered the word:

Altoids ....

Altoids: Curiously Strong

Us recounting a story: Curiously Contestable, Indubitably Delightful ...


Altoids, the Original Celebrated 'Curiously Strong' Mints were first produced in England at the turn of the 19th century during the reign of King George III. Smith & Co. (est. 1780), the small London firm that developed the original 'curiously strong' recipe, later became part of Callard & Bowser, a prestigious English confectioner founded in 1837. Altoids Peppermints are specially formulated peppermint lozenges many times stronger than ordinary mints.

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Candy Canes

Candy Canes • this painting is sold

The candy cane is a traditional candy surrounding the Christmas holiday, although it is possible to find them throughout the year.

The candy cane was originally a straight, hard, and all-white candy stick. The cane shape is traditionally credited to a choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral in Germany, who, legend has it, in 1670 bent straight sugar sticks into canes to represent a sheperd's staff, and gave them to children at church services. Whether the choirmaster had the "Good Shepherd" in mind is unknown. Peppermint candy with red stripes first appeared in the mid-19th century in the Swedish town of Grånna, and striped candy canes in the early 20th century.

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Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup • this painting is sold

Ahhh.... we had a cold spell in the North East last week ... for me, when it's chilly, there's nothing more comforting than grilled cheese and tomato soup. I grilled Stilton Blue Cheese with sliced jalapeños on onion rye bread and added a bit of cream to the soup ....

.... "M'm! M'm! good!"

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Shoo Fly Pie (wet bottom)

Shoo Fly Pie (wet bottom) • this painting is sold

Shoofly pie (or shoo fly pie) is a molasses pie considered traditional among the Pennsylvania Dutch (originally Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' or 'German').

Brown sugar, molasses, shortening, salt, and spices were all non-perishable ingredients that could survive the long ocean's crossing to America made by German immigrants. The pie's unusual name is said to be due to the fact that pies were traditionally set to cool on windowsills, and due to the sweet ingredients, the cook would constantly have to shoo the flies away.

The more common version of the recipe — sometimes referred to as "wet bottom" — consists of a layer of sweet, gooey molasses beneath a crumb topping sometimes compared to that of a coffee cake. In contrast, a "dry bottom" shoofly pie is more thoroughly mixed into a cake-like consistency.

The dessert has earned quite a reputation in the "Dutch Country" of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where its distinctive flavor and texture is quite alluring to tourists.

As of July 2006, "I break for Shoofly Pie" is the official bumper sticker of the state of Pennsylvania.

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Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights • this painting is sold

There are five children ... the three girls, including me, shared a bedroom on the second floor of a charming Cape Cod home. My Parents sleep on the first floor and my two brothers shared a room with bunkbeds.

I remember wearing my blue and white striped with red trim 'engineer' pajamas and anxiously awaiting Santa's arrival. We had candles lit in all of the windows and cookies and milk were left on the table. We knew we had to be on our best behavior, say our prayers and get to bed early ....

The next morning we would awake to a glorious Christmas tree filled with colored bulbs and ornaments and presents lying beneath.

It all happened over night ... the tree, the lights, the presents ... I remember in the early morning, turning the corner at the foot of the stairway and seeing the blaze of lights on the tree... Santa had come.

I still love the look of those old fashioned lights... however, if a light would go out, the whole strand would go out. My Father would lie on the floor and tap each light trying to get them to illuminate again ... We had lights on the outside bushes and the lighted Moravian star hung high from the birch tree on the front lawn ....

... those beautiful and cherished Christmas memories ...

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Peppermints

Peppermints • this painting is sold

We had a wonderful First Friday this month! I was fortunate to be the featured artist and I exhibited my 'Painting Each Day' paintings .... happily I sold six of them! -- and hopefully counting!! On my cd stereo I played on repeat 'A Charlie Brown's Christmas' ... Vince Guaraldi for seven straight hours ... now THAT will surely put you in the holiday spirit!

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Milk-Bones

Milk-Bones • this painting is sold

Milk-Bone is a brand of dog biscuit. It was created in 1908 by the F. H. Bennett Biscuit Company, which operated a bakery on the Lower East Side of New York City. Originally named Maltoid, the biscuit was a bone-shaped treat made from minerals, meat products, and milk. Sometime between 1915 and 1926 the biscuit was simply named "Milk-Bone", owing to the high composition of cow's milk. In 1931 the bakery was acquired by the National Biscuit Company (now Nabisco). The biscuit was the only Bennett product carried over after the acquisition.

Over the next few decades, the Milk-Bone was expanded to include a number of different flavors. The marketing focus was also shifted from Milk-Bone being merely a dog treat to a product that promoted cleaner teeth and better breath. Nabisco, under the ownership of Kraft Foods, sold the Milk-Bone rights over to Del Monte Foods of San Francisco, California in May of 2006.

Visit www.Milk-Bone.com and vote for your favorite Finalist (entrant and dog) to be featured on a MILK-BONE Orginal Biscuits box! Vote online through 7:59 a.m. (ET) November 6th, 2006. All details and online voting instructions will be available at the website.

Happy Voting!!

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Ruthie's Pops

Ruthie's Pops • this painting is sold

Here is the age old question:

How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?

.... The world may never know ....

In 1931, the famous Tootsie Roll Pop was born. Tootsie Roll Pops were a revolutionary new confection, as they were the first lollipop with a soft chewy center. Over the years, Tootsie Pops have become part of American history. They have been featured on classic television programs and several motion pictures throughout the years.

Tootsie Pops are the No. 1 selling lollipop and are widely known by consumers trying to answer that age-old question: "Mr. Owl, how many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?" To date, Tootsie Roll has received many thousands of letters, each with a response unique to the author. The real answer may never be known!!

Thank You Ruthie for the generous gift of the last three Tootsie Pops from your Halloween basket ....

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Cracker Jack

Cracker Jack • this painting is sold

A German immigrant named Frederick William Rueckheim invented Cracker Jack. Rueckheim came to Chicago in 1872 to help clean up after the famous Chicago fire. He also worked selling popcorn from a cart. Together with brother Louis, Rueckheim experimented and came up with a delightful popcorn candy, which the brothers decided to mass market. Cracker Jack was first mass-produced and sold at the first Chicago World's Fair in 1893. (The Ferris Wheel, Aunt Jemima pancakes, and the ice cream cone were also introduced at the event.)

The treat was a mixture of popcorn, molasses, and peanuts and the initial name was "Candied Popcorn and Peanuts." Legend has it that the name "Cracker Jack" came from a customer who upon trying the treat exclaimed "That really a cracker - Jack!" and the name stuck. However, "crackerjack" was also a slang expression at that time that meant "something very pleasing or excellent" and that is more likely to have been the origin of the name. By 1896, the company devised a way to keep the popcorn kernels separate, the mixture had been difficult to handle because it tended to stick together in chunks. The wax-sealed, moisture-proof box was introduced in 1899. Immortalized in 1908 in the lyrics of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," Cracker Jack added surprises in each package in 1912.

• In 1912, toy surprises were first put into every Cracker Jack box, since then over 17 billion toys have been put into boxes (1986 estimate).
• "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," written in 1908 by Norworth and Von Tilzer contains a reference to "Cracker Jack" in the lyrics.
• The boy on the Cracker Jack box image (left) is Sailor Jack and his dog is called Bingo.
• The Sailor Jack character, and his dog Bingo, were introduced as registered trademark logos in 1919 and in use as early as 1918. They were modeled on F. W. Rueckheim’s grandson, Robert, and his dog.
• The Cracker Jack Company was sold to Borden in 1964.
• In 1997, the current manufacturers Frito-Lay purchased Cracker Jack from Borden.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

This song was written in 1908 by a man named Jack Norworth. One day when he was riding a New York City subway train, he spotted a sign that said "Ballgame Today at the Polo Grounds." Some baseball-related lyrics popped into his head, that were later set to some music by Albert Von Tilzer, to become the well known baseball song, "Take Me Out To The Ballgame." Despite the fact that neither Norworth or Tilzer had ever been to a baseball game at the time the song was written, it is one of the most widely sung songs in America. (1927 version)

Nelly Kelly loved baseball games,
Knew the players, knew all their names,
You could see her there ev'ry day,
Shout "Hurray" when they'd play.
Her boy friend by the name of Joe
Said, "To Coney Isle, dear, let's go,"
Then Nelly started to fret and pout,
And to him I heard her shout.

"Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack,
I don't care if I never get back,
Let me root, root, root for the home team,
If they don't win it's a shame.
For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out,
At the old ball game."

Nelly Kelly was sure some fan,
She would root just like any man,
Told the umpire he was wrong,
All along, good and strong.
When the score was just two to two,
Nelly Kelly knew what to do,
Just to cheer up the boys she knew,
She made the game sing this song.

"Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack,
I don't care if I never get back,
Let me root, root, root for the home team,
If they don't win it's a shame.
For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out,
At the old ball game."

Nowadays the verses to the song are almost never heard, with only the chorus generally sung. It is commonly held to be the third most-often-played song in the United States, after 'The Star Spangled Banner and 'Happy Birthday to You'.

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